All of us are tangled up in knots.
We are tangled up with every cruel word we ever took to heart. We are tangled up from generations of oppression, from stereotypes and misunderstandings, from betrayal, from heartbreak and disappointment, from hurtful words that roll off the tongue of a person we love, from debilitating beliefs that have been instilled upon us. We are tangled because we are never taught to untangle, we are not even given a clear understanding of what it means to be tangled.
In the process of my own untangling, I hope that some of these ideas might be of use to others. We are all connected and all we need to do to have a profound impact on others is to be just the right temperature in their presence. We do it naturally if everything is flowing properly, and even given an environment which is far from ideal, we are always subconsciously seeking that equilibrium.
(excerpt from my collection of short stories found at the link below)
thats one beutiful tree to support your writing.
To be really free is letting go from the past. Thats easier said then done of course and an ongoing work in progress. My vehicle for this is meditation.
As we gain nothing to hold on to anger or pain from the past or fears of future challanges and what if questions. We need to focus on the current moment.
Holding on to anger at one person fe is like holding a burning piece of coal in your hand you are planning to throw but never do. The only person who gets hurt is yourself.
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Sorry for the late reply!
I love reading your comments, you make me feel glad that I bother to write. The past and future all exist inside of now ;-)
I am organizing a community/discord chat based around ideas like the ones in my posts, check out my latest post here
https://steemit.com/life/@whatamidoing/optimism-at-the-end-of-the-world-0-be-awesome-a-new-community-based-around-a-desire-for-deeper-connections-and-shared-values
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"I love reading your comments"
made my day
all about giving and recieving as steemians
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This post received a 31% upvote from @randowhale thanks to @whatamidoing! For more information, click here!
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upvoted you and its great to read all your posts because it adds a great skills and knowledge in myself, already followed you and inspired from your posts, hope that you also follow me back so that it will be a great pleasure for me and a big contribution from ur side for me , thanks kindly follow me aswell @shanzaylizay
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It's the "not poetry" that comes off as beautifully poetic. :)
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That's kind of my style :-D
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Freedom is a must
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Let's brainstorm ;-)
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for reals :)
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It's time to untangled ourselves from these knots.
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That's the idea! That's why I write!
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So true that the actions of the past hold true through the present. Recognizing the patterns within our lives and stepping outside of them consciously helps to heal not just yourself and your environment but generations to come.
Great post. :)
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Wow. From your comment I feel like you read the whole passage including what I didn't post here! :-)
I am going to look around your posts but I need to take a rest first. Thanks for the comment!
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Great post.
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;-)
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Nice post. Thanks for sharing. Upvoted followed.
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Thanks，trying to keep the creativity flowing :-D
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Awesome post ! Upped and re steemed 👍👍👍
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Thank you :-D Seen you around, followed now too!
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your welcome ! and thanks, followed back !!
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thanks for sharing, self-discovery is all part of this adventure we call life!
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thanks for stopping by and commenting ;-)
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you have a really good way with words brother
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Thanks friend. It's easier writing knowing I got good people who will read it :-D
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I try to stay untangled, but it is tough. Great piece and you picked up a new follower. Thank you for sharing.
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It can be tough. The quest to untangle took me on quite a journey. I will share what I can :-)
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Yea, it isn't an over night process. I will read what you share, lol. Thanks for putting your thoughts out there.
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Very well made. Your words strike to the reader's very soul. This has such a melancholic feel to it, but it also evokes a certain sense of longing. The tangle that we find ourselves in only becomes tighter and tighter every time we consciously to take control. It is when we let go, is when we truly become free.
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There is lots of truth to that. The one who wants to control is usually called the ego, but the one behind the ego is something infinite. When we see things from that angle, untangling becomes a fun game.
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Great post future whale. Be awesome. :D
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Haha I guess I have a slogan now. Looking forward to our collaboration post, I hope people see it X-D
Good talking to you
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Soon. I'll get to 100 and then.
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upvoted you and its great to read all your posts because it adds a great skills and knowledge in myself, already followed you and inspired from your posts, hope that you also follow me back so that it will be a great pleasure for me and a big contribution from ur side for me , thanks kindly follow me aswell @shanzaylizay
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I think I was already following you. I want most to inspire others so thank you for saying that!
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o my dear so sweet and charming you are thanks for that thanks
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Interesting stuff. I'm looking forward to more. speaking of tangled trees check out my first post
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sorry, been busy. will check now ;-) Good chat the other day
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It's a really good way of seeing it, I believe we are conencted through interactions from 1 to different grades of separation, that exchange of energy can debilitate us or makes us stronger. Btw, I never though of myself as a beverage jajajaja @whatamidoing, but here's come my thought "I want to be a warm cup of tea to calm down, a hot coffee to energize and inspire , a chocolate beverage to laugh and a cold beer to chill" talk about being multifacetic! have a good day! :D
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X-D You tell me you never thought of yourself as a beverage and proceed to tell me which beverages you are!
let me know if I am making your stronger :-D I can be a protein drink.
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Well, you never know until you think jajajaja hopefully!! #fingerscrossed
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I've been reading some of your other posts, but didn't exactly know what to write. You cover many details in many areas of...life, thoughts, people. You have the talent of creating a picture, a painting through your writing. A picture that paints itself while I read. At least that's how I see it :) Nice post and keep up the good work!
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